Chapter 142: The Little Demoness Who Loves to Stir Up Trouble!

When Yunfeng comforted the team, his logic was simple—killing a bad person was like saving countless good people. If bad people are allowed to live, more innocent people would die. So, you weren't killing, you were saving.

This line of thinking made it easier for the Shrek team to accept the situation and made them feel less disturbed by the deaths they had caused. But truly getting used to this feeling of killing wasn't easy; it would require countless experiences to temper it.

By the time Flender came to comfort them, hardly anyone paid him much attention. After all, this was his decision. Even though they knew Flender was only acting on Yu Xiaogang's orders, they still couldn't shake the anger. Especially after realizing that Flender had been gambling with their lives for money, their irritation only grew. Even Ma Hongjun started to feel uneasy about this so-called teacher.

Flender, sensing the tension, decided to put on a façade of being the good guy. After all, the plan had succeeded and he had made a hefty profit. The next few days of traveling were at a normal pace, and gradually, the Shrek group started to recover from their fear of killing.

These were all talented young people, after all. Once they accepted the reasoning, the emotional burden started to ease.

"Xiaogang, according to the map, we should be getting close to Tiandou City. Where exactly is the Tiandou Royal Academy in the city?" Flender asked, glancing at the map.

There was no mark indicating the location of the Tiandou Royal Academy.

Yu Xiaogang gave Flender a look. "You don't know? How am I supposed to know? And you call yourself the headmaster?"

Flender grumbled, "What do you mean 'call myself'? I *am* the headmaster!"

"Well, since you don't know either, do any of you?" Yu Xiaogang turned to the others.

Zhao Wuji laughed helplessly. "You know none of us are from a proper academy, especially not from a noble institution like the Royal Academy. I've only been to Tiandou City once or twice, and I don't even remember the academy's location."

The other three teachers nodded in agreement, signaling their inability to help.

At this point, Ning Rongrong spoke up. "I know where the Tiandou Royal Academy is."

Flender turned to her, surprised. "You do?"

"Yes, my family's castle is near Tiandou City. I used to visit the city with my family, and I've been to the Royal Academy before," Ning Rongrong explained. "Although the direct line of my family trains within the sect, some of the branch families have students at the academy."

"Actually, the Tiandou Royal Academy isn't located inside the city, but outside it, just like Shrek Academy is outside Soto City."

Flender grinned smugly. "Seems like the first dean of Tiandou Royal Academy had the same idea as I did. Looks like I'm pretty sharp after all."

Master, however, poured cold water on Flender's proud smile. "I don't think it's quite what you think. Not putting the academy in the city isn't because they're short on funds. It's because the capital's luxury could affect the students' training. More importantly, the city doesn't have enough space for such a large academy."

Zhao Wuji chuckled. "Master, why do you always have to speak so truthfully? Let Flender daydream a bit."

"Daydream, my foot!" Flender said, rolling his eyes. "Wuji, you've been getting more cheeky lately. Come on, let's have a spar so the kids can see what a Soul Sage-level battle looks like."

As he said this, Flender made a move as if preparing for a fight.

Zhao Wuji didn't even look at him. He extended his arms, pulling Lu Qibin and Li Yusong in for a playful hug. "Flender, want to bully me? Dream on. I won't fight you. If you want to take revenge, go ahead, I'll stand still and let you show the kids how you bully the weak. Go on."

Flender shot him a glare. "I've noticed, ever since Master arrived, you've gotten way more devious."

"Enough, stop dragging me into your issues," Yu Xiaogang stretched and said. "Let's not waste time. Since Rongrong knows the way, let's get to the Royal Academy already. The sooner we settle in, the sooner the kids can start training."

Flender sighed. "You really are a training maniac. With you around, I've become the soft one."

But at that moment, Ning Rongrong suddenly spoke up again.

"I know where Tiandou Royal Academy is, but I didn't say I was going to take you there."

Everyone froze. They realized, once again, that Ning Rongrong was still the same little troublemaker who always enjoyed stirring up chaos.

Yunfeng, noticing the expressions of Flender and the others, couldn't help but laugh. "That's right, when you ask for something, you need to ask with the right attitude. You can't just assume Rongrong's going to be your servant!"

Flender and the others glared at Yunfeng but had no retort. They couldn't do much but grudgingly lower their heads in defeat.

"Alright, we didn't think this through. Rongrong, sorry about that. Could you please show us to the Tiandou Royal Academy?" Flender and Yu Xiaogang said earnestly.

Ning Rongrong glanced at Yunfeng, and finally, with a satisfied nod, she agreed. "Fine."

Flender and Yu Xiaogang's eyes burned with resentment, but they knew they still needed Yunfeng, so they had to swallow their anger.

After a quick meal of dry rations, the group set off again. As night fell, they finally arrived at their destination—**Tiandou Royal Academy**.

"Rongrong, are you sure this is the place?" Flender asked with a strange expression.

Ning Rongrong nodded. "Yes, this is it. The Tiandou Royal Academy doesn't move around, I'm sure."

"But... this is a mountain!" Flender exclaimed.

"Of course it is," Ning Rongrong replied. "The mountain, the forest behind it, and the lake at the foot of the mountain are all part of the academy's grounds."

Looking at Flender's astonished face, Yu Xiaogang remarked with a hint of amusement, "Surrounded by mountains and water—truly a good place."

The other teachers nodded in agreement. The scenery was indeed beautiful, especially as the setting sun cast its golden light over the mountains, the lake, and the lush vegetation, creating a serene, almost otherworldly atmosphere.

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